10th Annual Dyslexia Virtual Conference (Spring 2026) - EDC-X746Z

Course Description

Credit Validation for Dyslexia Training Institute Participants Only

This is a virtual conference featuring 14 presentations. Conference registrants will have 24-hour access to all pre-recorded workshops and presentations throughout the entire conference (February 23 – March 20, 2026). After viewing each workshop, registrants can post their questions on the workshop’s discussion board, and the experts will address them. Conference topics include a wide range of structured word inquiry subjects, morphology, coarticulation and its impact on spelling, dyslexia and spelling assessment, the Science of Reading, sentence comprehension, dysgraphia, executive function, adolescent writing, an overview of dyslexia, and dyslexia simulation.

Learner Outcomes

• Identify and describe the five components of The Writing Rope framework, strategies for teaching sentence and paragraph writing, and research-based methods for assessing sentence comprehension
• Apply Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) principles to teach morphology, engage all learners across MTSS Tiers, and improve literacy outcomes
• Explain the science of reading, key features of English orthography, and the process of alternation as it relates to spelling and word structure
• Analyze the phonetic basis of common misspellings and use morphological tools, including matrix and word sum, to support spelling, pronunciation, and meaning in language
• Illustrate strategies to support students with dysgraphia, executive function skills, and accommodations for structured literacy interventions
• Locate and evaluate research-based resources and classroom strategies to support reading development and structured literacy instruction

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for educators participating in online course provided by Dyslexia Training Institute.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: Dyslexia Training Institute
• Sign up to enroll: DTI’s 10th Annual Dyslexia Virtual Conference

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.